The 1935 hurricane that hit the Florida Keys
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The 1935 hurricane that hit the Florida Keys
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1920’s RAILROAD THROUGH THE KEYS Before it became US 1 & The Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys it was the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railway. It was damaged and partially destroyed in the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Since the Florida East Coast Railway was financially unable to rebuild the destroyed sections, the roadbed and remaining bridges were sold to the state of Florida. This rare clip shows the railroad going through the Keys including the old 7 mile & Bahia Hon
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1920’s RAILROAD THROUGH THE KEYS Before it became US 1 & The Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys it was the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railway. It was damaged and partially destroyed in the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Since the Florida East Coast Railway was financially unable to rebuild the destroyed sections, the roadbed and remaining bridges were sold to the state of Florida. This rare clip shows the railroad going through the Keys including the old 7 mile & Bahia Hon
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Florida History Repost: The railroad system here in Florida was a major contributor to the growth of Florida.Even though the railroads helped the state it destroyed some of our smaller towns. #railroads #HenryFlagler #development #florida #history #FBVIDEO #trains | The Hughley’s
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Florida History Repost: The railroad system here in Florida was a major contributor to the growth of Florida.Even though the railroads helped the state it destroyed some of our smaller towns. #railroads #HenryFlagler #development #florida #history #FBVIDEO #trains | The Hughley’s
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The Flagler Overseas Railroad, an extension of the Florida East Coast Railway, was a monumental vision that connected the Florida mainland to Key West. Conceived by industrialist Henry Flagler in the early 1900s, it aimed to capitalize on the trade opportunities offered by the upcoming Panama Canal and establish Key West as a major deep-water port. Construction began in 1905, deemed "Flagler's Folly" by skeptics who believed spanning over 100 miles of open water and islands was impossible. It re
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The Flagler Overseas Railroad, an extension of the Florida East Coast Railway, was a monumental vision that connected the Florida mainland to Key West. Conceived by industrialist Henry Flagler in the early 1900s, it aimed to capitalize on the trade opportunities offered by the upcoming Panama Canal and establish Key West as a major deep-water port. Construction began in 1905, deemed "Flagler's Folly" by skeptics who believed spanning over 100 miles of open water and islands was impossible. It re
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Riding the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad
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Riding the Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad
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Behold Henry Flagler’s impossible dream: the Oversea Railway. The album and dated bullet points below showcase the monumental engineering and daring construction that crossed fifty miles of open sea, connecting Florida's mainland to Key West . In the comments section you will find a link to the full article with all the amazing details. ------------------- Flagler Timeline ​Jan. 2, 1830: Henry Morrison Flagler born in Hopewell, N.Y. ​ Nov. 9, 1853: Married Mary Harkness. ​ 1862: Formed salt-prod
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Behold Henry Flagler’s impossible dream: the Oversea Railway. The album and dated bullet points below showcase the monumental engineering and daring construction that crossed fifty miles of open sea, connecting Florida's mainland to Key West . In the comments section you will find a link to the full article with all the amazing details. ------------------- Flagler Timeline ​Jan. 2, 1830: Henry Morrison Flagler born in Hopewell, N.Y. ​ Nov. 9, 1853: Married Mary Harkness. ​ 1862: Formed salt-prod
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Behold Henry Flagler’s impossible dream: the Overseas Railway. The album and dated bullet points below showcase the monumental engineering and daring construction that crossed fifty miles of open sea, connecting Florida's mainland to Key West . In the comments section you will find a link to the full article with all the amazing details. ------------------- Flagler Timeline ​Jan. 2, 1830: Henry Morrison Flagler born in Hopewell, N.Y. ​ Nov. 9, 1853: Married Mary Harkness. ​ 1862: Formed salt-pro
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Behold Henry Flagler’s impossible dream: the Overseas Railway. The album and dated bullet points below showcase the monumental engineering and daring construction that crossed fifty miles of open sea, connecting Florida's mainland to Key West . In the comments section you will find a link to the full article with all the amazing details. ------------------- Flagler Timeline ​Jan. 2, 1830: Henry Morrison Flagler born in Hopewell, N.Y. ​ Nov. 9, 1853: Married Mary Harkness. ​ 1862: Formed salt-pro
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Abandoned Railroad Bridge: Bahia Honda, FL Keys
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Let's take a drive this sunny Wednesday morning past the bridge arches of the historic Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad at Bahia Honda State Park. Where is your favorite scenic drive along the Overseas Highway? | The Florida Keys & Key West
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Enjoying the views from atop the old Bahia Honda Railroad Bridge! 🌉 | Florida Keys Resorts
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History, wildlife, and some of the best views along the island chain, here are five Keys stops you shouldn’t miss! 🐬 Dolphin Research Center - learn about and interact with rescued rehabilitated dolphins in their care 🚂 Pigeon Key - take a train across Old Seven to a tiny island with big history from the railroad days ⛵️ Key West Lighthouse - visit the lighthouse keeper’s museum and climb up for one of the best views in town 🐈 Hemingway Home Museum - tour the author’s home, meet his famous si
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A Florida Keys Icon Welcome to the Seven Mile Bridge, the spectacular gateway at the western edge of Marathon that connects the Middle Keys to the Lower Keys. When it was first completed, this engineering marvel was one of the longest bridges on Earth, and it proudly holds the record today as the longest bridge in all of Florida! The bridge has an incredible history. It all started in the early 1900s as part of Henry Flagler’s bold vision: the Overseas Railroad, also known as the Florida East Co
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It's #photofriday and it's a gorgeous sunny day for a stroll outdoors! We explored Bahia Honda State Park, where walking paths lead to vistas over a historic bridge, part of the #FloridaKeys Over-Sea Railroad. | The Florida Keys & Key West
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